Lance Cpl. William B. Wightman
Lance Cpl. William B. Wightman
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William B. Wightman Obituary
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Susan
April 29, 2018
Remembering you today Lance Cpl. Wightman.
God bless your family!
A truly grateful American.
Charlie Gili
April 6, 2013
Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Wightman Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
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November 19, 2012
What an amazing young man he was. He is still remembered, respected and honored.
August 5, 2012
Fallen, but never forgotten! Much love!
Rebecca & Alex
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LORI WIGHTMAN
August 4, 2012
love you Brett and will never forget you. your Aunt Lori
Peggy Childers
August 3, 2012
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. William B. Wightman:
Always remembering William. "Some gave all."
August 7, 2011
Always and forever in our hearts and minds.
Much Love Always,
Rebecca and Alex:)
Peggy Childers
August 4, 2011
August 3, 2011
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. William B. Wightman:
Please accept my remembrance of William on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Kelly Crowe
November 3, 2010
Still think of you everyday. Your Godson is getting so big. Acts just like ya! Miss and love ya!
Peggy Childers
August 5, 2010
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. William B. Wightman:
Remembering William on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
TO HONOR OUR HEROS
CLINTON CO
August 3, 2010
VETERANS MEMORIAL IN WILMINGTON OHIO WE HONOR OUR FALLEN HEROS
Pam Souder
August 3, 2010
Brett, Thank you for 'giving all' to your country.God Bless and RIP
LORI WIGHTMAN
August 3, 2010
HEY BRETT JUST WANTED TO SAID I LOVE YOU AND I'M THINKING OF YOU TODAY. THIS DAY IS VERY HARD FOR YOUR FAMILY, WE ALL MISS YOU SO MUCH.PLEASE TELL MOM THAT I SAID HI AND I MISS HER VERY MUCH TOO .
LOVE LORI
LORI WIGHTMAN
April 13, 2010
BRETT,
YOU NOW HAVE GRANDMA WIGHTMAN UP THERE WITH YOU. I MISS HER SO MUCH,BUT I KNOW SHE IS UP THERE WITH YOU AND HER DADDY NOW. SHE LOVED YOU VERY MUCH AND NOW YOU AND HER CAN TALK. I LOVE AND MISS YOU TOO.
reh
February 17, 2010
Brett,
I miss you.
January 11, 2010
happy birthday brett l love tou and miss you alot love ya lori
January 11, 2010
Happy Brithday Brett. Miss you. Love,Dad
Sondra Shaw
August 8, 2009
From all those that gave some, to all those that gave all! Semper Fi!! Our thoughts and your family are with you in our prayers! Home of the free because of the brave! You are the brave! I miss you!!
August 5, 2009
Another year has gone by and it seems we don't stray to far from your legacy. You have shown everyone what it is to be a hero. I periodically read your guest book, maybe to get to know you better. From what I read you were a great guy to all your friends. I also read your Dad's birthday message and a chill ran thru me. I'm sure you are missed by all who knew & loved you and there will always be a void in their lives.
RIP OUR HERO!!!!!
Betty Silva
Peggy Childers
August 4, 2009
To the family of Lance Cpl. William B. Wightman:
William gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Kenna Larra
June 10, 2009
”Honor and Remember” - “Project Compassion” We love our Soldiers! We love our country and we cannot express enough love and compassion to the families of our fallen heroes. War does not discriminate – It breaks our hearts to see the faces of the fallen. We want to give this gift to you. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization! Over 1,550 portraits have been completed and shipped to the parents and or spouse - at no cost as this is a gift from one American to another!
Contact us directly at [email protected] or go to www.heropaintings.com . If you have already had a portrait completed, we pray that you are enjoying the portrait and God Bless You.
Sincerely and Respectfully,
Kenna
proudest day of his life and ours too
william wightman
January 13, 2009
We toasted your brithday Sunday. And talked of the good times we got to spend with you, in the short time you were on this Earth.You were to me everything worth living for. You were the rock when things didn't go just right in my life. I knew you would be there with that text book grin that no one else could copy I want you always to know that I think of you ever day and each day takes a small part of my heart and soul. I will never let you be forgoten. I will always talk of you, and never will the world forget the things that you did. NOT ON MY WATCH. I miss you little buddy Love you Dad
Betty Silva
August 5, 2008
It's not an anniversary we want to remember. But it's like gravity, you pull us to this date and our hearts open to think of you and pray for your parent,grandparent, family and friends. My son and my grandson are in the Air Force, so it's alway on my mind.
I LOVE BRETT'S SMILE
August 3, 2008
LORI WIGHTMAN
August 3, 2008
BRETT,
WHEN I REMEMBER YOU I THINK OF YOUR SMILE AND HOW IT PUT A SMILE ON MY FACE. I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY AND KNOW THAT ONE DAY I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN. I LOVE YOU YOUR AUNT LORI
In Memory of William ~ (Debra Estep)
Debra Estep
August 3, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know William, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol
Sincerely,
Deb
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
http://tinyurl.com/6gey8b
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Ray Souder
July 29, 2008
Thank You for standing up for freedom and serving with honor.
CLINTON COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION
Wilmington, Ohio
May 7, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Wightman!
Lyndzi (Beverly) Thomas
February 3, 2008
I am soooo sorry for your loss. I was talking to my 6 year old son about 9/11 and had to explain to him that I knew a awesome friend from high school that died fighting for our country and our freedom.
Sincerely,
Lyndzi (Beverly) Thomas
lori wightman
January 11, 2008
happy birthday brett, we miss you everyday. love from your family
grandma wightman, lori, susan sexton and katelyn and chase and travis sexton
August 16, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
Missy Luttrell
August 3, 2007
Brett,
It's been two years today since your passing and it seems like yesterday. I know that you're in a better place. I will always keep the faith of seeing you again someday.
Thank you for your sacafrice. You will always be in my heart.
Your Aunt,
Missy
July 22, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Wightman and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Aunt of a Lance Cpl deploying soon
Michael Cassady, Chapain, USAF
June 23, 2007
Remembering your Marine today. From a fellow Buckeye, and the son and brother of Marines. (And, moving to Clinton County, in the fall.)
Kelly Jones
March 30, 2007
Brett,
Your God son Austyn is growing so fast! He coo's and laughs all the time. I am thankful everyday that he has a guardian angel looking out for him. We miss and love you so much.
GRANDMA WIGHTMAN
January 11, 2007
BRETT HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM ALL YOUR FAMILY GRANDMA WIGHTMAN, JOHN AND TIM, KEITH AND KIM AND KAYLEY, LORI, JOHN AND SUSAN AND KATELYN AND CHASE AND TRAVIS WE ALL LOVE AND MISS YOU GREATLY
LORI WIGHTMAN
January 10, 2007
happy birthday brett
your family will always remember all the great birthday partys you had love and miss you always
Jerry Powell
January 1, 2007
To the william wightman family. My mom is a Wightman, Joanne alice (Wightman)Powell. To here of the loss of william whom i never had the privledge of knowing. After reading all about him it makes me proud to know a great man gave so much so my country can still have freedom It makes me proud
PATSY AND GARY HUTCHISON
December 26, 2006
GOD BE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME, WE ARE IN SAME PAIN ALSO, WE JUST LOST OUR SON OF 37 YEARS THE 12TH OF DEC. THIS YEAR SO OUR HEARTS ARE CONNECTED. THEY ARE IN GODS HANDS NOW AND VERY HAPPY
Merry Christmas Brett, Love Katelyn,Chase & Travis
December 25, 2006
Merry Christmas Brett!!!! We all love you and miss you so so much. Please keep a eye on Tim & bring him home safe to us when his job is over, over there. I know Tim is thinking of you all the time & making his mark on Iraq as I write to you now. I know if he was home he would also say to you Merry Christmas! so I will do it for him. We love & miss you..John,Aunt Susan,Katelyn,Chase & Travis.
Kelly (Crowe) Jones
December 25, 2006
Still thinking of you Brett. Your God son should be here soon. I miss you and hope your watching down over all of us this holiday season. Merry Christmas!
lori wightman
December 24, 2006
BRETT, I WANTED TO WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS. ALL OF US STILL THINK ABOUT EVERYDAY. WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU EVERYDAY. WE HAD ALOT OF GREAT CHRISTMAS WITH YOU AND WE WILL NEVER FORGET THEM LOVE YOU ALWAYS AUNT LORI
sara truman
September 8, 2006
brett hello i dont know you or any thing but you was very good friends with my brother micheal truman.. he is my oldest brother. when he find out that you had got killd he was in tears and i dont know you but i want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for serving our county... god bless and i will pray everyday for you thanks for serving our county and now you are in a good places GOD BLESS.........
Betty Silva
August 7, 2006
Brett,
It's been a year and it's so funny how for years I knew of you, but never new you, and for that I'm sorry. Everytime I hear "I'm proud to be an American" I think of you now and a tear falls. I'm sure that you are now with the greatest man of my life, my Dad and I'm sure he is very proud to have you stand beside him, a second great man in our family.
With great love and sorrow
Love, Betty S.
August 4, 2006
Dearest Brett,
Welp, I know I miss you like heck! I can only imagine what your family is feeling. Your smile was infectious and your laugh, well, unforgetable. You truly are missed, but it is a great comfort to know that you are safe in the care of The Father, Our Lord. We will see you again someday and until then you shall forever remain in our hearts and minds.
My love always,
reh
August 4, 2006
Brett, It has been a long sad year since you were so suddenly and without no warning taken from all of the ones who loved you so very much. We never had a chance to say goodbye or to tell you how much we all loved you. You were such a bright spot in all of our lives. You were a special young man, only 22 years old, way too young to leave this world. You left a lot of sad people here behind, but knowing that you are in Heaven gives us hope to know that one day we will see you again. You are missed and loved and thought about every day by everyone who ever knew you. We all LOVE and MISS you so very much.
Grandma Wightman,Lori,John,Tim and
John,Susan,Katelyn,Chase & Travis
Garnet Jenkins
August 3, 2006
Remembering Lance Cpl. William B. Wightman, on the anniversary of the day he gave his Life for our country. With a Multitude of Thanks for his Service and Dedication.
Rest well Young Hero and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
May God's Grace and comfort, continue to be with the Wightman family.
From the sister of a Fallen young hero, who made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Vietnam. KIA~1967.
They shall grow not old,
as we that are left grow old;
age shall not weary them,
nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
and in the morning
We will remember them.
"For the Fallen"
September 1914
R.L. Binyon
Teri
August 2, 2006
Dear Wightman Family -
I just wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts & prayers, especially on this difficult day. Brett will never be forgotten.
ROBYN GARSIDE
July 8, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR YOU. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. STAY STRONG AND GODSPEED. SEMPER FI
A PROUD MARINE MOM
Betim Osmani
June 27, 2006
Dear family and friends of Lance Cpl. William B. Wightman, I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my heart and prayers.
Mark Hilgers
June 26, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Wightman. I thank God for the hero this young man was. God Bless and comfort you.
sandi snead
June 26, 2006
as a mother, i stare at this sweet face. this young man taken too soon, with a heavy heart i send my deepest sympathies to family and friends. god bless william, god bless his grieving family.
Gina Talmadge
June 26, 2006
Thank you for the sacrafice. We will never forget Lance Cpl. William B. Wightman. I did not know him personally but as a fellow US citizen, he was my hero!
Sonja Chatten
June 26, 2006
I am married to a Marine who was also in Iraq. Fortunately he did come home (wounded but alive) I am so very sorry for your family's loss. But remember he is looking down on us all, and I am sure was VERY PROUD to wear the Uniform! God Bless him and Your family!!!
Linda Flannery
June 26, 2006
Remembering a brave young Marine and thanking his family for sharing him with our country.
I did not know this fine man, but it is truly an honor to sign this guestbook.
God Bless you, William, and your family.
My flag flies in your honor.
Mom of 2 Marines and widow of a Vietnam Army Ranger.
Henryk Zaleski (USN-Ret)
June 25, 2006
Rest in peace at your last post in paradise.
Sandy Johnson
May 26, 2006
To Pam, Missy, Eddie, Rod, and Tim,
Our condolences to all of you in the loss of Brett. The words don't seem to help with the emotions you feel over the loss of a loved one especially one so young. He was a hero, he was brave, and he will be in our hearts forever. Even though it has been almost a year we still feel his loss and please know that we care very much for all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are plentiful still for the family.
Sandy Johnson, Misty, Tony, Serena & Rhiannon Clucus
Your cousins
friend
May 5, 2006
I wish somehow I could have not let go of your hand when we last met. Words cannot express my sorrow.
sheila
March 12, 2006
I too did not know you but am feeling your loss. Rest in peace, and comfort to the families.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 27, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Wightman family in the loss of William. I did not know William, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. William my heart was touched by the many wonderful things written about you. It is coming up on 7 months since you were taken. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Rebecca and Alex
February 22, 2006
I just want you to know that you are in our thoughts and hearts. We miss you dearly, but we know you are living it up up there! We love you and miss. "Welp, see ya later!"- wbw
Love,
February 21, 2006
Semper Fi my fellow Marine and rest in peace.
Al C., Cpl. USMC
connie sanchez
January 13, 2006
IN MEMORY OR DEAREST BRETT!!! HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY BRETT!!! GOD MAY HAVE TAKEN YOU TO HIS CASTLE OF NO MORE FEARS, PAIN, OR HEARTACHE. BUT ALWAYS HAS GOD LEFT YOU IN OUR HEARTS EVERYDAY, MOMENT, AND HOUR !!! OUR HEARTS ACHE FOR YOU, BUT WE KNOW GOD HAS YOU SAFE IN HIS KINGDOM. WHICH HELPS OUR HEARTS TO REMEMBER, AND REJOICE. YOUR OUR HERO BRETT, NOW AND FOREVER!!! LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ONE DAY, AND PERSONALLY SHAKING YOUR HAND, AND THANKING YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE FOR ME AND MY ENTIRE FAMILY. GODS HEART OF LOVE BE WITH YOU, AND YOUR FAMILY WHO MISSES YOU ALSO. GOD BLESS LOVE SANCHEZ AND FRANKART FAMILY IN WILLARD, OHIO!!!
Tim Wightman
January 12, 2006
Brett,
Happy Birthday A day late. I'm in St. Louis right now waiting to leave to go to Basic. Nervous as hell but I know you'll be with me through it all. I also know if you were here and knew i was nervous you'd make fun of me. I still miss you like crazy everyday but ill see you again.
Love your cousin
Tim
Kelly Jones (Crowe)
January 11, 2006
Happy birthday Brett!
January 10, 2006
Happy Birthday Brett.
John,Susan,Katelyn,Chase and Travis
Marie Wightman
January 6, 2006
Dear Wightman Family,
A friend just sent this email tribute to us. We want to join the many in your guest book to send our condolence to you in the loss of your loved one. We are proud of our young men and women who serve their country, many times at a great cost. We pray God will give you comfort, peace and many blessings through-out the future.
Rev. & Mrs. Alden Wightman
Susan Sexton
December 25, 2005
Brett... I want you to know how much all of us are missing you,It just won't be the same this Christmas and it hasn't...I know how much you love coming down for Christmas(You said that you always had the best Christmas with us)Well...We did not forget you, Grandma has your stocking hanging with all the rest of ours. We well keep you in our heart and always in our prayers. "Marry Christmas Brett".
Your family The Wightmans
meghan dumont
November 11, 2005
Lance Cpl. Wightman is in my thoughts and prayers today. may his brave soul rest in peace
Jamie Graves
October 25, 2005
God Bless ( Jamie,Navy wife)
Iliana Ayala
August 26, 2005
Mr. Wightman, you were correct. Once I saw that picture, I did understand. God bless your family. Brett is a hero.
Susan Sexton (Wightman)
August 25, 2005
To my little Hero.
So many people didn't get the privilege to see you when you where a little man. But I did,the first day your mom and dad and steffy brought you over to Grandma Wightman's we all could not wait to hold you, and when I got to hold you I was so proud. Your beautiful face lit the room with smiles. In the summer getting to stay with you and steff was alway a great time! I remember when I got to see you walk for the first time, we had so much fun with you. I remember going to see Ghostbusters with the family and at the end of the movie when the music came on.. you yelled out lould GHOSTBUSTERS!!!! I think you where only 2, we all laugh out lould. When you got a little older you,tim and myself would always take a drive to Chillicothe and go to the movies or to the park, I remember when I let you and tim drive my brand new Daytona(on the back roads always)! for the first time. I well not forget the talks we had in that car of mine the fun we had, It was a privilege to be in your's and tim's life at that time. The memories I have of you and tim could fill a book. The last memorie I have of you is, when you work at Haggars Clothing Store, I came into talk to you and just befor I left you gave me a hug and both of us told each other we loved them. That was the last time I got to talk to you. I now talk to you ever night and hope you are listening. I now have 3 little hero's of my own, but you will always be my First.
PS. Thank you Brett for a laughing me to share in your short life,and in brining me so much JOY IN MINE!!
Until I see you again,
Love Aunt Susan.
Bev&Jerry Runk
August 25, 2005
Our hearts are with Brett`s family and friends. He is a hero and is now one of God`s Angels.God bless the family that helped raise this fine young hero.Thanks,Brett!
Brandy Nolley
August 24, 2005
Keith, Kim, and remainder of family,
I really didn't know Brett but I know what he did for our country was wonderful! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May God Bless You!
Shane, Brandy, Tyler, Austen, Brysten, and Keirsten Nolley
Duane Richard
August 21, 2005
I never knew Brett, though growing up in a small town you seem to know everyone..I knew some of his friends. I was able to get to know the type of man he was from hearing stories from them...This is the first time for many of us where something like this has hit so close to home. So many people in the community has pulled together in this time of great loss. To Brett's family and friends you have my deepest sympathy.
Samantha
August 17, 2005
I am sorry to hear about Brett. He might have died loving what he was doing but I can't help myself but to be selfish. I guess God needs all our angels first. I do want to say sorry about your loss to Brett's family. He was a joy to have around. He helped me through some rough times and I just can't believe he isn't here. I mean, I don't want to make him sound like a saint or anything but he was close to it at times. I just miss the way he made me laugh and cry all at the same time. He was a good man. I remember when I used to call him a boy all the time. Even when he came back on visits. Now, I can't do nothing else but call him a man. I am and will always be very proud of him as all the people that have ever known him. He was a very big go achiever. He had such a beautiful smile and mind. A lot of the girls used to think he was gorgeous and all that. I think that what he had on the inside was so much better. He was so beautiful on the inside.
Teri Price
August 17, 2005
Wightman Family & Friends,
I never met your son, but Fen (Sgt. Justin Hoffman) wrote about him several times in his letters. Your son is a hero. May God be near you in this time of sorrow.
Tami Stevens
August 15, 2005
Our deepest sympathies are with you. My cousin Michael DeMers is serving in Lima Company. We continue to pray for all of our men and their families. May God hold you in the palm of His hand during this difficult time.
Jill Henry
August 15, 2005
I only had probably two conversations with Bret in my entire life, but that was enough to know he was a great guy. He died honorably and will live on forever. May he rest in peace.
Rosanne Bianco
August 15, 2005
To the Wightman family and loved ones,
My heartfelt sorrow for your loss. We all cry with you and wish you strength in this most difficult time. As an American I thank LCpl. Wightman for his answer to our country's call. I am forever in his debt for the ultimate sacrifice he made. As the mother of a Navy Airman I want you to know that my heart is so sad for your great loss. May God give you the comfort of family and friends. Please know that you are never alone in this or any other time...we grateful Americans will remember you and William always. Rosanne Bianco, Blue Star Mother, New Mexico
joel&mary coup
August 15, 2005
our sympathies go to brett's family. he will so missed by everyone who knew him, he was bright and funny and so kind, he was so proud to be a marine, i can remember him coming to our house to show off his dress uniform, laughing about how uncomfortable it was, but he stood so tall so proud. we will miss him very much..god bless his family,
Cnnie Vansickle
August 15, 2005
To the Family of Brett,
We wish to send our thoughts and prayers to you at this time. We are proud of your for raising such a heroic man. We will always be greatful for the sacrifice he made for us.
Friends and classmates of Keith's at Tri-Valley High School class of '77. God Bless you and your Family.
Randy & Kathy Louderback
August 15, 2005
To the family and friends of Brett Wightman,
We personally did not know Brett, but would like to express our condolences.
We cannot relate to the pain that you are experiencing. We only know your loss has touched our hearts. He is a true Hero!
We are greatful for Brett, and for all the American soldiers and their families who continue to make sacrifices for our freedom.
May you all be Blessed!
Bonnie Starcher
August 15, 2005
There are no words to ease the pain of your loss, but I hope you find comfort through knowing so many have such good memories of your Brett. Your family and Brett's military family are in my prayers.
Rusty & Elizabeth Groves
August 14, 2005
We did not know Brett personally, but we have been friends with the Haines family for several years and grieve with each one of you. We know you take great pride in Brett's military service to our country, and we offer our heartfelt condolences and thanks for a fine young man. This has been a sorrowful year for your family, with the loss of Brett and his grandmother Joyce. God Bless You & Keep You.
Steve,Tina & KJ Craycraft
August 14, 2005
I just wanted to send my sympathy to the family and the many friends. I didn't get to meet Brett, but from what Steve and others have talked about him, he was a good hearted man. It took a a lot of courage and strength to do what he done. You will ALWAYS be remebered in everyones hearts and memories!!
Darrell & Marlene White
August 14, 2005
We are so very greatful for your sacrafice. Our hearts and prayers are with you all.
Darrell and Marlene White
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